SUN-DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS

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A jar of sun-dried tomatoes adds great color and flavor to this smooth dip that can be whipped up in minutes. Garlic and red pepper flakes nicely spice up this snack spread. -Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh basil, optional
Baked pita chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the beans, tomatoes, water, oil, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Place in a serving bowl; sprinkle with basil if desired. Serve with pita chips and/or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.